The mk1 Ford Focus RS might steal the limelight but there’s another option if you’re looking for a hot hatchback based on the first-generation Focus: the ST170. It’s fair to say the ST170 didn’t shine ...

The Focus ST170 is a product of Ford's Sport Technologies (ST) brand and it offers 30 kW more than the most powerful Focus currently available in South Africa. It has a six-speed gearbox, 17-inch ...

Humbled though it may have been by what came after it, there are still things to like about the ST170 Looking back, Ford didn't do the ST170 many favours. It was clear to everyone at the time that the ...

When the Ford Focus burst on to our roads in 1998, it was clear that its sharp chassis would make the perfect platform for a hot hatch. But while most manufacturers gave their pocket rockets maximum ...

Seems like the whole world is talking about the upcoming new Ford Focus RS with its all-wheel-drive and huge horsepower. And why not; Ford seems to do a pretty good job of its hot hatches. The RS500 ...

This version of the Ford Focus ST170 will appeal to a relatively small group of motorists, but the blue oval is adamant that there is a market for a compact performance estate. The lively powerplant ...

Think of a fast Ford and you'll probably be drawn to later generations of the Ford Focus ST and RS. Unfairly so, because the first generation Ford Focus was the best of the bunch. It dismissed any ...

The mk1 Ford Focus RS might steal the limelight but there’s another option if you’re looking for a hot hatchback based on the first-generation Focus: the ST170. It’s fair to say the ST170 didn’t shine ...

Humbled though it may have been by what came after it, there are still things to like about the ST170 Looking back, Ford didn't do the ST170 many favours. It was clear to everyone at the time that the ...

After many years of successfully selling its Laser small car to a receptive and enthusiastic audience, Ford Australia was at a bit of a crossroads in 2002. The whole idea of sharing a platform with ...

Estate-bodied versions of lower-medium cars aren't exactly the most stylish or desirable cars on the market. Their drivers are, in the main, travelling salesmen or engineers who need to carry a lot of ...

Estate-bodied versions of lower-medium cars aren't exactly the most stylish or desirable cars on the market. Their drivers are, in the main, travelling salesmen or engineers who need to carry a lot of ...